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Gulf War Syndrome
Cognitive behavioral therapy plus exercise may alleviate symptoms
March 31st, 2003
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and exercising provides modest relief from some of the symptoms associated with chronic, multisymptom illnesses like Gulf War Veterans' illnesses (GWVI), according to a new study. Upon their return from the Gulf War (1990-1991), many veterans from both the United States and other allied forces began to report chronic, unexplained fatigue, pain, cognitive, and other symptoms, which are collectively referred to as GWVI. There is no known cause or effective treatment for GWVI, and symptoms are reminiscent of other chronic, multisymptom illnesses, such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Because these illnesses respond to CBT and...
Source: Pain & Central Nervous System Week (2003-03-31)
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